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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.62, 25,206.66 and 5,711.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.62, 25,206.66 and 5,711.13 is: 8,566.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.62 : 25,206.66 = 5,711.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.62/25,206.66 = 5,711.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.62x = 25,206.66 × 5,711.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.62x = 143,958,512.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,958,512.13/16,804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,566.60

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